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Bearded seal: Rare Arctic visitor 'on holiday' in Cork
26 minutes ago
A bearded seal - a species normally found in icy Arctic waters - has been spotted "on holiday" along the south coast of the Republic of Ireland.
The unusual visitor was photographed relaxing on a river bank in west County Cork at the weekend by birdwatcher and wildlife enthusiast, Paul Connaughton.
Mr Connaughton said he believes it is only the second recorded sighting of a bearded seal on the island of Ireland.
He described it as an "incredible find" and shared his photos on social media.
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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-40852183
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